Abstract
PurposeIn this paper, the smoothed point interpolation method (SPIM) is used to model the slope deformation. However, the computational efficiency of SPIM is not satisfying when modeling the large-scale nonlinear deformation problems of geological bodies.Design/methodology/approachIn this paper, the SPIM is used to model the slope deformation. However, the computational efficiency of SPIM is not satisfying when modeling the large-scale nonlinear deformation problems of geological bodies.FindingsA simple slope model with different mesh sizes is used to verify the performance of the efficient face-based SPIM. The first accelerating strategy greatly enhances the computational efficiency of solving the large-scale slope deformation. The second accelerating strategy effectively improves the convergence of nonlinear behavior that occurred in the slope deformation.Originality/valueThe designed efficient face-based SPIM can enhance the computational efficiency when analyzing large-scale nonlinear slope deformation problems, which can help to predict and prevent potential geological hazards.
Subject
Computational Theory and Mathematics,Computer Science Applications,General Engineering,Software
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